Massoni continues torrid hitting pace

First baseman homers twice, drives in five runs

10:37 AM,
May 11, 2013

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Through all of Austin Peay's winning streaks, and even its one losing skid, the Govs have always been able to rely on one bat in the lineup.

First baseman Craig Massoni has been particularly hot in OVC play, and he had one of his best games Friday in a 9-5 win at UT Martin. The junior first baseman went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs, moving into the league lead in all three triple crown categories.

"I think it has a lot to do just with my weekly routine," said Massoni, who is hitting .485 with seven home runs in OVC play. "Athletes are creatures of habit, like they say, and I like to try and keep it ...